Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

I'm lost

This is my second day of sobriety and I'm a little anxious. I've always been borderline, for example, my excuse for drinking heavily was "if you're not going to get buzzed, why do it at all?" But recently, after a nasty break-up, my drinking has steadily increased. I went from only drinking on the weekends to EVERYDAY. I'm scared, you guys. Although nothing majorly traumatic has happened yet, I can see myself slipping. My biggest shame is that I'm starting to drink earlier in the day, something that I haven't told anyone.
It's affecting my work, my life, my home, my relationships with others. I have always been close to my parents and now I don't even answer their calls. I feel alone all of the time and, for a moment, alcohol makes the loneliness go away. Then, of course, it makes it ten times worse.
What do I do? I want to be happy again and I know if I don't stop now I'm going to lose everything I've worked so hard for.
HELP ME!!!
Tell me anything that has helped you.

Well Anna, at the risk of sounding trite, it gets better, keep coming back! It usually gets easier. We had a lot of relief from everday problems by numbing ourselves and it is simple to understand it seems. If it worked before, it'll work again. Instant gratification is what I like. I'm just a human though.

Just get away from the bottle for a few days and you will see that you can feel better about yourself and your life. I was binge drinking for a long time but have been trying to stop. I hated myself for doing that. I separated me from my family on many occasions because of it. You can do it too. don't give up. Keep trying, you will feel better and have a clear mind if you just stay sober for a few more days. Then you will be stronger. :)

Welcome to DS Anna! In a paragraph of the fith step in the 12 &amp; 12 there is a sentance ...&quot;Almost without exception, alchohilcs are tortuerd by loneliness&quot;. Not that Im saying you are an alchoholic as no one can decide that, only you.

Youve taken the first step by admitting that you have a problem. I can only tell you what works for me and that is, drink loads of fluid, get plenty of rest, read something spiritual, call aa, avoid bars, pubs etc., Stick around people who dont drink. Im sure others will give you loads more suggestions. Stick with it, its worth it and no matter what happens if you dont drink youll be able to deal with it. Hugs x

Well you have found drinking to become difficult while in the process of a breakup. Try something a little more rewarding at this state of crisis. Stay sober. Face what's in front of you. Stay positive, strong, and your fear will become an asset to your life...It gets easier, and better.

Anna, I'm right where you are. I don't have an answer, don't know who to turn to. htat's why i came to this site. so let's do this. tomorrow. no booze, just get on this site and write you thoughts. tomorrow, tomorrow. then we'll worry about the next day

Start with the Doctor's Opinion and then go on to Bill's story.. I can not attend AA meetings but reading the BB and having support from DS and of course God has been a tremendous help. It is scary and it's not easy but you can do it I believe in you, your not alone. =)
::Prayers to you:::

Gosh! You sound just like me in my early drinking days. I only drank at weekends and coped with a responsible job during the week so convinced myself that I was fine. I was not as gradually it became almost a controller. Thank God I am now sober and happy and you will be too. Keep sharing with us on DS and remember we are only human and it is a day at a time. God Bless. Mairi

Your going to be okay. Just don't drink for today. Learn to forgive yourself.
Admitting there is a problem is a big step and congratulations for that.
As a lot of others have and will say try AA. Sit and listen and you will here your story in someone else's story. Hook up with the other women at the meetings you attend, they are there to help and want to help.
Prayers are with you.

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